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  • December 11, 2015 at 4:33 am in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7594
    taustin316
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      I love those engines…Thanks for the kind words…Only 11 more to go!!!

      December 10, 2015 at 8:06 pm in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7589
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        It’s been a little while since I have been able to sit down and work on the GP15-1…lots more work on the yard and patio than I remember when I was working!!! 😮

        Anyway…got the decals on it..and started cleaning up the model…to get it ready for flat coat…and then weathering. My fiber optic arrived…so I’ll be able to post pictures of sound decoder installation of speakers and all soon.

        December 10, 2015 at 8:03 pm in reply to: Wright Trak KO&G International Caboose kit #7587
        taustin316
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          Beautiful work, Nate!

          November 5, 2015 at 9:44 pm in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7455
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            Thanks Ryan. :D

            November 3, 2015 at 6:39 pm in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7446
            taustin316
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              Yes. I plan on it…I’m posting the engine builds here now…and this one will get two speakers.

              FWIW: I am very pleased with how this unit is progressing…and I am going to build one more “early phase 1″ unit with the 81” short hood now…possibly MP 1566…

              I have purchased parts from both Athearn and off eBay to allow for later versions to be modeled…and will outline those differences as well.

              November 3, 2015 at 1:16 am in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7442
              taustin316
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                I build the boxes or enclosures for them as follows:

                sides are made from Evergreen strip styrene: .040″ thick x .250″ wide; cut to fit the sides; glued to the speaker sides…a small bead of clear silicone sealant is placed around the speaker sides on the inside before putting the box top on them.

                The box/enclosure bottom piece is again made from .040″ styrene and is:

                .595″ x .790″.

                I have tried the speakers with the cones out and in…and not much difference…but the thicker the plastic…the less vibration…and the sugar cubes can show off.

                November 3, 2015 at 1:12 am in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7441
                taustin316
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                  [/size]@kwlove126 wrote:

                  Hey, Tom. What brand and model of speakers are you using?

                  Kevin:

                  Here’s a link to them…they’re pretty cheap at Digikey:

                  https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/2403%20260%2000071/423-1200-ND/4376274

                  November 3, 2015 at 1:11 am in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7440
                  taustin316
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                    @cduckworth wrote:

                    Tom
                    Very nice work, looking forward to watching the progress on locomotive.

                    Thanks Charlie…It’s nice to be able to get to work on these things daily!

                    October 26, 2015 at 1:55 am in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7387
                    taustin316
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                      Updates on the GP15-1:

                      Jenks Blue painted; Tru Color paint; decals are in process now…LOKSOUND V 4.0 sound decoder with two sugar cube speakers…and the EMD 12-645E sound file (new) from ESU.

                      September 12, 2015 at 8:36 pm in reply to: new C&EI decals #7215
                      taustin316
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                        Nice!

                        September 8, 2015 at 3:37 pm in reply to: OddBalls/Microscale Decals For Sale #7200
                        taustin316
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                          Some sets are sold…I’ve updated the listing to those who are interested.

                          August 28, 2015 at 2:19 pm in reply to: Model photos for GP15-1 #7154
                          taustin316
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                            Excellent! You won’t be disappointed!

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